Cardiff City vs Portsmouth LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

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Stay tuned for real-time updates as Cardiff City takes on Portsmouth in the Championship today.

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The intensely competitive Championship in English football continues to be an exciting battleground, as teams vie for a coveted spot in the Premier League by the season's conclusion.

After being relegated from the Premier League last season, Luton, Burnley, and Sheffield United have returned to the Championship and are anticipated to compete for play-off positions once more. Norwich City, Coventry—who are showing signs of improvement—and Leeds United, who lost in the play-offs, will also be gunning for those spots. Meanwhile, Wayne Rooney is working to turn around Plymouth's fortunes after they barely escaped relegation last year. Portsmouth and Derby have joined the Championship after being promoted from League One, alongside Oxford, who won the play-off final.

Stay tuned for real-time updates from today's match in the live blog below.

Cardiff City FC secured a 2-0 victory against Portsmouth FC.

The game concludes with Cardiff City defeating Portsmouth 2-0.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

The match concludes with Cardiff City winning against Portsmouth, finishing the second half with a score of 2-0.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Dimitrios Goutas from Cardiff City had a header from the middle of the box, but it was stopped right in front of the goal.

Cardiff City Battles Portsmouth

Corner kick for Cardiff City. The ball went out off of Jordan Archer.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Rubin Colwill from Cardiff City took a right-footed shot from a challenging angle and a long distance on the left side, but it was successfully saved in the middle of the goal.

Cardiff City Faces Portsmouth

Foul committed by Terry Devlin (Portsmouth).

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

The attempt was thwarted. Wilfried Kanga from Cardiff City had a shot with his right foot from the middle of the box, but it was blocked. Chris Willock provided the cross assist.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Foul committed by Manolis Siopis (Cardiff City).

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Rubin Colwill from Cardiff City made a shot with his right foot from the middle of the box, but it was caught by the goalkeeper right in the center of the goal.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Missed opportunity. Yakou Méïté (Cardiff City) had a close-range shot with his left foot that didn’t hit the target.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Chris Willock from Cardiff City had a chance to score, but his right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area went wide to the left.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Offside decision against Portsmouth. Callum Lang is found to be in an offside position.

Cardiff City Faces Portsmouth Challenge

The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of extra time.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Foul committed by Wilfried Kanga from Cardiff City.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Perry Ng from Cardiff City earns a free kick in the defensive zone.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

The attempt was unsuccessful. Matt Ritchie from Portsmouth took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went over the goal and to the left.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

The attempt was stopped. Christian Saydee from Portsmouth had a right-footed shot from the middle of the box that was impeded.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Substitution for Cardiff City: Wilfried Kanga comes on for Callum Robinson.

Cardiff City Faces Portsmouth In Showdown

Foul committed by Yakou Méïté (Cardiff City).

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Corner awarded to Portsmouth, following a concession by Perry Ng.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Corner kick awarded to Portsmouth. The responsibility falls to Calum Chambers.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Corner kick awarded to Portsmouth, following a concession by Yakou Méïté.

Cardiff City Battles Portsmouth

Attempt denied. Freddie Potts from Portsmouth had a right-footed shot from outside the box that was stopped.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Andy Rinomhota from Cardiff City receives a yellow card for making a reckless foul.

Cardiff City Faces Portsmouth In Exciting Match

Foul committed by Andy Rinomhota from Cardiff City.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

A shot taken by Callum Lang from Portsmouth with his right foot outside the penalty area was saved in the bottom left corner of the goal. The assist came from Kusini Yengi.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

The hold-up is over. They're set to move forward.

Cardiff City Faces Portsmouth In Exciting Match

Substitution for Cardiff City: Chris Willock comes on to replace Anwar El Ghazi due to an injury.

Cardiff City Faces Portsmouth Challenge

Substitution for Cardiff City: Yakou Méïté comes on to take the place of Ollie Tanner.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Substitution for Portsmouth: Matt Ritchie comes on for Josh Murphy.

Cardiff City Battles Portsmouth

The game was paused due to an injury to Anwar El Ghazi from Cardiff City.

Cardiff City Battles Portsmouth

The wait is over. They are prepared to move forward.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

The game was halted due to an injury to Jak Alnwick from Cardiff City.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Foul committed by Terry Devlin (Portsmouth).

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Offside call against Cardiff City. Ollie Tanner is flagged for being offside.

Cardiff City Faces Portsmouth In Showdown

Substitution for Cardiff City: Andy Rinomhota comes on to take the place of Alex Robertson.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Substitution for Cardiff City: Manolis Siopis comes on for David Turnbull.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Shot attempt denied. Perry Ng from Cardiff City had his right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area blocked.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Freddie Potts from Portsmouth receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.

Cardiff City Faces Portsmouth In Exciting Match

Foul committed by Freddie Potts from Portsmouth.

Cardiff City Faces Portsmouth In Showdown

Corner kick awarded to Cardiff City, taken after Freddie Potts allowed the ball to go out.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Perry Ng of Cardiff City attempted a shot with his right foot from a challenging position on the right side, but it was stopped by the goalkeeper in the middle of the goal. He was set up for the shot by a cross from Callum Robinson.

Cardiff City Faces Portsmouth In Key Match

Corner kick for Cardiff City, conceded by Jordan Archer.

Cardiff City Faces Portsmouth In Showdown

Anwar El Ghazi's shot from the left side of the box was stopped by the goalkeeper. It was a left-footed attempt aimed at the center of the goal, and Callum Robinson provided the assist.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Ollie Tanner from Cardiff City committed a foul.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Callum Lang from Portsmouth had a shot with his right foot from the middle of the penalty area, but it was successfully stopped by the goalkeeper.

Cardiff City Faces Portsmouth

Callum O'Dowda from Cardiff City earns a free kick on the left side of the field.

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David Turnbull from Cardiff City committed a handball offense.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Attempt denied. Rubin Colwill (Cardiff City) had a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but it was blocked. He was assisted by Callum O'Dowda.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Rubin Colwill from Cardiff City had a shot with his right foot from outside the box, but it was saved in the upper right corner. Alex Robertson provided the assist.

Cardiff City Faces Portsmouth In Showdown

Corner kick for Cardiff City, taken after Marlon Pack gave away possession.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Corner kick awarded to Cardiff City. The ball was let in by Jordan Archer.

Cardiff City Faces Portsmouth In Showdown

David Turnbull from Cardiff City had a shot with his right foot from outside the box, but it was saved in the middle of the goal. Callum O'Dowda provided the assist.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Corner kick awarded to Cardiff City, following a foul by Regan Poole.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Callum O'Dowda from Cardiff City tried to take a shot with his left foot from a tricky position on the left side, but it was stopped. He received assistance from Callum Robinson.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Perry Ng from Cardiff City earns a free kick in his team's defensive area.

Cardiff City Faces Portsmouth In Showdown

David Turnbull from Cardiff City took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went off target to the right.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

The second half kicks off with Cardiff City leading Portsmouth 2-0.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth!

Substitution for Portsmouth: Christian Saydee comes on for Elias Sørensen.

Cardiff City Faces Portsmouth In Exciting Match

The first half concludes with Cardiff City leading Portsmouth 2-0.

Cardiff City Battles Portsmouth In Showdown

Offside! Cardiff City has an infraction as Ollie Tanner is flagged for being offside.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Foul committed by Calum Chambers (Cardiff City).

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Attempt stopped. Dimitrios Goutas (Cardiff City) had a header from the left side of the six-yard area that was denied. He received a cross from Alex Robertson.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Corner kick awarded to Cardiff City, taken after Jordan Williams allowed a goal.

Cardiff City Faces Portsmouth In Exciting Match

Callum Robinson (Cardiff City) had a chance to score but missed. He tried to shoot with his right foot from the middle of the penalty area.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Corner awarded to Cardiff City after Tom McIntyre allowed the ball to go out of play.

Cardiff City Battles Portsmouth

The fourth official has indicated that there will be 9 minutes of extra time.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

The wait is over. They are prepared to move forward.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

The game was paused due to an injury sustained by Jordan Williams from Portsmouth.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

David Turnbull from Cardiff City took a shot from outside the penalty area with his right foot, but it was successfully stopped.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

David Turnbull from Cardiff City earns a free kick on the left side of the field.

Cardiff City Faces Portsmouth In Action

Corner kick for Cardiff City, awarded after a clearance by Connor Ogilvie.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Shot attempted. Rubin Colwill (Cardiff City) had his shot from the right side of the penalty area blocked by a defender.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Callum Lang from Portsmouth took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area that came close but ultimately went wide of the top right corner.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Foul committed by Rubin Colwill from Cardiff City.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Corner awarded to Cardiff City after a play by Marlon Pack resulted in a concession.

Cardiff City Battles Portsmouth

Attempt denied. David Turnbull (Cardiff City) had his left-footed shot from outside the penalty area stopped.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Callum Robinson from Cardiff City earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

Cardiff City Faces Portsmouth

Kusini Yengi from Portsmouth handled the ball.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Substitution at Portsmouth: Jordan Archer comes on for Nicolas Schmid, who is unable to continue due to an injury.

Cardiff City Faces Portsmouth In Thrilling Match

The wait is finally over. They are all set to move forward.

Cardiff City Hosts Portsmouth In Exciting Match

Match postponed due to an injury to Nicolas Schmid (Portsmouth).

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Ollie Tanner from Cardiff City had a shot with his left foot from the middle of the penalty area, but it didn't hit the target.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Dimitrios Goutas from Cardiff City gets awarded a free kick in the defensive zone.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Callum Robinson from Cardiff City had a chance to score with a header from the middle of the box, but it went slightly over the bar. He received the ball from Anwar El Ghazi, who delivered a cross after a set piece.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Save made. Anwar El Ghazi (Cardiff City) took a challenging long-range shot with his right foot from the left side, but the goalkeeper managed to keep it out in the middle of the goal.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Jordan Williams from Portsmouth receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.

Cardiff City Faces Portsmouth

Foul committed by Jordan Williams from Portsmouth.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Ollie Tanner from Cardiff City had a chance to score but missed. He took a shot with his right foot from the right side of the penalty area.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Corner kick awarded to Portsmouth, following a concession by David Turnbull.

Cardiff City Faces Portsmouth In Clash

Calum Chambers (Cardiff City) receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Calum Chambers committed a foul for Cardiff City.

Cardiff City Takes On Portsmouth

Substitution at Portsmouth: Kusini Yengi comes on for Paddy Lane due to an injury.

Cardiff City Faces Portsmouth In Showdown

The wait is over. They are now prepared to move forward.

Cardiff City Faces Portsmouth In A Showdown

The match was postponed due to an injury sustained by Paddy Lane from Portsmouth.

Cardiff City Faces Portsmouth In A Showdown

Goal! Cardiff City leads Portsmouth 2-0. Callum Robinson scores with a right-foot shot from extremely close range, sending the ball into the top left corner of the net. The assist came from Dimitrios Goutas after a corner kick.

Cardiff City Faces Portsmouth In Showdown

Dimitrios Goutas of Cardiff City went for a header from the middle of the box, but it went wide to the left. He was set up by Alex Robertson, who provided a cross after a corner kick.